PALESTINE, Texas (Sept. 1, 2017) – The City of Palestine’s Community Services Department is offering local pool operators that accommodate the public a certified pool and spa operator course on September 13 and 14.

City and state codes require pool operators that are open to the public have this certification from the National Swimming Pool Foundation. Homeowners who own pools are not required to take the course, but are welcome to attend.

The course, taught by Ben Stobnicki, will be a two-day course from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The topics of discussion include state and local codes, filtration, water chemistry, pool circulation, spas, pool maintenance, pool management, sanitizers, special problems, pool calculations and much more.

Participants will receive books and materials at the class, but must bring a picture ID and a calculator. Calculators used on mobile devices are not allowed.
Cost for the course is $200 and is limited to 15. For more information on the course and regulations involving pools and spas, contact Environmental Services Director Ricky Dorsey at 903-731-8435.